Jorhat Panchang Today — जोरहाट

Assam · 26.7509°N, 94.2037°E · IST (UTC+5:30)

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About Jorhat Panchang

Jorhat, the "Cultural Capital" of Assam and the last capital of the Ahom kingdom, has a deep Vaishnavite tradition where Panchang governs the Raas Mahotsav at Majuli island and all Borgeet festivals. At 94.20°E, sunrise is about 68 minutes before Delhi.

Why Location Matters for Panchang

All Panchang time divisions — Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya, Hora, and Abhijit Muhurta — are calculated from the local sunrise at your exact coordinates. Jorhat is located at 26.75°N latitude and 94.20°E longitude. This means every time-sensitive Panchang element is specifically calibrated for Jorhat residents.

Rahu Kaal (the inauspicious period associated with Rahu) lasts approximately 90 minutes each day, with its timing varying by day of the week. For Jorhat, these timings are calculated from the exact local sunrise, which differs from Delhi by approximately 68 minutes due to longitude difference.

The Five Limbs of Panchang

Tithi
Lunar day — 12° gap between Moon and Sun. Changes every 19–26 hours.
Vara
Weekday and its planetary ruler. Each day carries a distinct energy.
Nakshatra
Lunar mansion (1 of 27). Moon's position in the sidereal zodiac.
Yoga
Combined Sun-Moon longitude. 27 yogas, each with unique qualities.
Karana
Half-day unit. 11 types, each with specific auspiciousness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is today's Rahu Kaal in Jorhat?

Rahu Kaal in Jorhat is calculated from today's local sunrise at 26.75°N, 94.20°E. It varies daily by day of the week — on Monday it falls in the 2nd period, on Saturday in the 3rd period. See the live calculator above for today's exact time.

Why does Jorhat Panchang differ from other cities?

Jorhat is at 94.20°E longitude. Since all Panchang time divisions are calculated from local sunrise, the difference in longitude from a reference city like Delhi (77.21°E) shifts all time-based Panchang values by approximately 68 minutes.

How accurate is Jorhat Panchang on StarMeet?

StarMeet uses precise astronomical algorithms with your exact coordinates (26.7509°N, 94.2037°E). Results are within 1–2 minute accuracy for Rahu Kaal and other time divisions.